Intern - Animal Science / Veterinary Science  -  Global Clinical Research

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Animal Science or Veterinary Science master’s student! Do you want to know what it's like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship opportunity within our Global Clinical Research department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern - Animal Science or Veterinary science  -  Global Clinical Research

Welcome to our team
The Global Clinical Research department is an essential hub in our organization. This department is focused on;

• Conducting clinical trials to assess the safety and efficacy of new veterinary products.

• Ensuring that all research activities comply with regulatory requirements set by the EMA in order to generate data to support claims on vaccine labels.

• Creating protocols for clinical studies that outline the objectives, methodology, statistical considerations, and data collection processes.

• Data Management and Analysis: Collecting data from clinical trials and analyzing it to determine the outcome of the studies, which is crucial for making decisions about drug approval.

• Working with veterinarians and veterinary organizations to conduct trials and gather relevant data.

• Implementing processes to monitor the safety and efficacy of drugs during the clinical trials, including adverse event reporting.

The team consists of 8 employees, all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience in veterinary clinical studies. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve the stated goals.

Your internship assignment
As an intern, you will be responsible for taking on the challenge of performing a comprehensive meta-analysis on key parameters on a ‘master database’ that you will compile yourself. You will be constructing this database from the results of several existing clinical studies aimed at assessing the safety and efficacy of a pig vaccine.

Your responsibilities

• You will play a crucial role in compiling and organizing data from various clinical studies in swine, creating a robust foundation for new analyses.

• In cooperation with the Clinical Research colleagues develop a plan for analyzing the clinical data, ensuring a thorough and systematic approach.

• Utilize your analytical and clinical skills to interpret the data set and draw meaningful insights.

• Translate clinical findings into actionable recommendations that can lead to new insights regarding particular effects of this vaccination.

• Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion.

The described tasks form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

What is required
• Master’s student in Animal science, Veterinary science, or similar.
• Familiarity with Data management, Study set-up, Veterinary medicine, Pig farming, Statistics.
• Excellent English and/or Dutch communication skills, at least English both written and verbal
• Available for a period of ~6 months (to be discussed) for 4 to 5 days per week. Occasional working from home can be discussed.

What we offer
Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:
• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period
• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative
• Good guidance from an experienced specialist
• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek

Animal Health Division
Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal healthcare. We are committed to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food chain. We also have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

By being dedicated to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the broadest ranges of animal health products, vaccines, and solutions and services for health management. Additionally, we deliver a comprehensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D capabilities and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, and our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2024

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Requisition ID: R322024